Top Talent like Michael James are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Michael James Clarke

Product Designer • Toronto, ON, CA
Product Design
UI/UX Design
Design Research
User-Centered Design
Product Strategy
Design
UX Strategy
Design Systems
Adobe Creative Suite
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles
Creative Director & UX/UI Design Expert
With a diverse educational background from OCAD University and Fanshawe College, Michael has built a robust career in design and creative direction. As the founder of James Made since 2006, Michael has delivered innovative design solutions, leveraging expertise in UX/UI design and tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. At Housecall Pro, Michael led a cross-functional team, ensuring projects aligned with business objectives and user needs. As Creative Director at Evoke, Michael developed comprehensive branding for IBM's Weavesphere conference. At PKG Carry Goods, Michael rebranded the company, boosting sales and market presence. At Vish, Michael enhanced user satisfaction through research-driven, user-centric designs.

Projects

E-Signatures

In today's fast-paced digital environment, the E-Signature Approvals feature stands out as a revolutionary tool within our platform, designed to expedite the approval process significantly. Developed over a meticulously planned six-week cycle, this MVP initially focused on the core functionality—enabling users to quickly and securely sign documents online.See More

Work History

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Creative Director & Photographer

James MadeFounded and led James Made, a successful freelance design studio specializing in delivering innovative and impactful design solutions. Leveraged expertise in UX/UI design to conceptualize and execute a wide range of projects, from brand identities to immersive user experiences. Utilized strong proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite to consistently deliver high-quality designs that met and exceeded client expectations. Developed a reputation for creativity, excellence, and client satisfaction, resulting in a strong portfolio of successful projects.
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Product Designer II

Housecall ProJul 2022 - May 2024 • 1 yr 11 mosSpearheaded the UX/UI design process using the Shape Up methodology, leading a cross-functional team comprising a Product Manager, Technical Lead, and eight Engineers. Oversaw the initial shaping phase, where I conducted extensive research, developed flow charts, and created rough mockups to precisely define project scope and requirements. Partnered closely with the Product Manager and senior management during the shaping process to refine project proposals. Worked collaboratively to ensure that each project aligns with business objectives and user needs, securing essential approvals before advancing to the development phase. Worked intimately with the development team to refine project specifications, assess feasibility, and establish MVP criteria within the project's appetite. Continuously engaged with developers to address potential blockers and refine product features throughout the development cycle. Conducted rigorous design reviews on completed features to ensure alignment with initial design specifications and user experience goals. Wrote detailed tickets for any necessary design modifications, bug fixes, or enhancements. Oversaw the transition from design review to QA testing, ensuring all design-related issues are resolved prior to final staging. Guided features through to final implementation, monitoring the transition from QA testing to staging, and finally to general availability. Ensure that all design elements are flawlessly executed and meet both internal standards and user expectations.
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Creative Director

EvokeMar 2022 - Nov 2022 • 9 mosDirected the development and execution of comprehensive branding and design for IBM's X Evoke's inaugural Weavesphere conference. Designed the entire suite of conference materials, including the official website, PowerPoint presentations, pitch decks, and visual assets, establishing a cohesive and impactful brand identity.
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Senior Creative Director

PKG Carry GoodsNov 2021 - Jul 2022 • 9 mosLed the creative direction at PKG Carry Goods, overseeing all visual aspects of the brand, including imagery, social media assets, packaging design, and web development. Successfully rebranded the company's image, resulting in increased brand awareness and a significant boost in sales from new customers. Ensured a cohesive visual identity across all platforms, directly contributing to the company's growth and market presence.
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Senior Product Designer

VishJun 2021 - Jun 2022 • 1 yr 1 moCollaborated with marketing teams and end-users to identify and resolve usability issues, enhancing user satisfaction through tailored, elegant solutions. Led the creation of a unified visual and design system across multiple platforms, increasing brand consistency and user engagement. Conducted extensive quantitative and qualitative research, gathering insights from diverse user groups to inform user-centric designs; developed user flow diagrams and journey maps to visualize user experience enhancements.

Education

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OCAD University

F

Fanshawe College

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Creative Director & UX/UI Design Expert
With a diverse educational background from OCAD University and Fanshawe College, Michael has built a robust career in design and creative direction. As the founder of James Made since 2006, Michael has delivered innovative design solutions, leveraging expertise in UX/UI design and tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. At Housecall Pro, Michael led a cross-functional team, ensuring projects aligned with business objectives and user needs. As Creative Director at Evoke, Michael developed comprehensive branding for IBM's Weavesphere conference. At PKG Carry Goods, Michael rebranded the company, boosting sales and market presence. At Vish, Michael enhanced user satisfaction through research-driven, user-centric designs.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Top Talent like Michael James are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specilaized talent, while giving talent more flexibilty and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Michael James Clarke

Product Designer • Toronto, ON, CA
Product Design
UI/UX Design
Design Research
User-Centered Design
Product Strategy
Design
UX Strategy
Design Systems
Adobe Creative Suite
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles

Projects

E-Signatures

In today's fast-paced digital environment, the E-Signature Approvals feature stands out as a revolutionary tool within our platform, designed to expedite the approval process significantly. Developed over a meticulously planned six-week cycle, this MVP initially focused on the core functionality—enabling users to quickly and securely sign documents online.

Work History

J

Creative Director & Photographer

James MadeFounded and led James Made, a successful freelance design studio specializing in delivering innovative and impactful design solutions. Leveraged expertise in UX/UI design to conceptualize and execute a wide range of projects, from brand identities to immersive user experiences. Utilized strong proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite to consistently deliver high-quality designs that met and exceeded client expectations. Developed a reputation for creativity, excellence, and client satisfaction, resulting in a strong portfolio of successful projects.
H

Product Designer II

Housecall ProJul 2022 - May 2024 • 1 yr 11 mosSpearheaded the UX/UI design process using the Shape Up methodology, leading a cross-functional team comprising a Product Manager, Technical Lead, and eight Engineers. Oversaw the initial shaping phase, where I conducted extensive research, developed flow charts, and created rough mockups to precisely define project scope and requirements. Partnered closely with the Product Manager and senior management during the shaping process to refine project proposals. Worked collaboratively to ensure that each project aligns with business objectives and user needs, securing essential approvals before advancing to the development phase. Worked intimately with the development team to refine project specifications, assess feasibility, and establish MVP criteria within the project's appetite. Continuously engaged with developers to address potential blockers and refine product features throughout the development cycle. Conducted rigorous design reviews on completed features to ensure alignment with initial design specifications and user experience goals. Wrote detailed tickets for any necessary design modifications, bug fixes, or enhancements. Oversaw the transition from design review to QA testing, ensuring all design-related issues are resolved prior to final staging. Guided features through to final implementation, monitoring the transition from QA testing to staging, and finally to general availability. Ensure that all design elements are flawlessly executed and meet both internal standards and user expectations.
E

Creative Director

EvokeMar 2022 - Nov 2022 • 9 mosDirected the development and execution of comprehensive branding and design for IBM's X Evoke's inaugural Weavesphere conference. Designed the entire suite of conference materials, including the official website, PowerPoint presentations, pitch decks, and visual assets, establishing a cohesive and impactful brand identity.
P

Senior Creative Director

PKG Carry GoodsNov 2021 - Jul 2022 • 9 mosLed the creative direction at PKG Carry Goods, overseeing all visual aspects of the brand, including imagery, social media assets, packaging design, and web development. Successfully rebranded the company's image, resulting in increased brand awareness and a significant boost in sales from new customers. Ensured a cohesive visual identity across all platforms, directly contributing to the company's growth and market presence.
V

Senior Product Designer

VishJun 2021 - Jun 2022 • 1 yr 1 moCollaborated with marketing teams and end-users to identify and resolve usability issues, enhancing user satisfaction through tailored, elegant solutions. Led the creation of a unified visual and design system across multiple platforms, increasing brand consistency and user engagement. Conducted extensive quantitative and qualitative research, gathering insights from diverse user groups to inform user-centric designs; developed user flow diagrams and journey maps to visualize user experience enhancements.

Education

O

OCAD University

F

Fanshawe College

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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